According to data published by Bulgaria’s electricity transmission system operator ESO, the country’s electricity production between 1 January and 19 October 2025 reached 32.34 TWh, marking a 7.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Electricity consumption also rose by 6.33 percent, totaling 30.14 TWh, resulting in net exports of around 2.2 TWh […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina awaits new Gazprom gas deal as one-month extension nears expiry Read More »
Both entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina — the Republic of Srpska (RS) and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) — are still waiting for a renewed natural gas supply contract with Russia’s Gazprom Export. The previous agreement was extended by an annex for only one month, while expectations remain that a new deal will
Europe: EU agrees to end all Russian gas imports by 2027 in landmark energy shift Read More »
European Union member states have reached an agreement to completely end imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, marking a major step toward reducing the bloc’s long-standing energy dependence on Russia. The decision, approved by EU Energy Ministers during a meeting in Luxembourg, supports the European Commission’s proposal to phase out both
Montenegro: EPCG confirms TPP Pljevlja reconstruction on schedule and within budget Read More »
Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG has issued a statement refuting media reports that questioned the progress of the ecological reconstruction of the Pljevlja thermal power plant. The company emphasized that the project is advancing as planned and remains fully under control. The reconstruction, which began in 2020, was initially launched under a contract that contained
The Greek natural gas transmission system operator DESFA has announced a tender worth 1.22 million euros for the supply of steel pipes needed to construct a new pipeline that will connect the planned Alexandroupoli gas-fired power plant to the national gas network. The 840 MW combined-cycle facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2027, is being
Bulgaria: BICA warns new power compensation scheme fails to protect industrial consumers Read More »
The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) has expressed concerns about the government’s new compensation scheme for electricity costs, set to take effect from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. According to the association, the proposed mechanism will fail to provide effective relief for non-household consumers, including industrial users. The draft decree introduces temporary support
Romania to permanently close Isalnita coal-fired power plant in January 2026 Read More »
Romania’s Ministry of Energy has announced that the coal-fired Isalnita thermal power plant in Dolj county will be permanently shut down on 1 January 2026. The plant is part of the Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia. Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan made the announcement during a meeting with trade union representatives. Union proposals to keep the plant
Romania: GE Vernova secures order to supply 252 MW Ialomita wind project Read More »
GE Vernova has signed an agreement with Greenvolt International Power to supply wind turbines for the 252 MW Ialomita wind farm in southeastern Romania. The order, confirmed in the third quarter of 2025, includes the delivery, installation, and commissioning of 42 onshore turbines from GE Vernova’s 6.1 MW–158m series. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in
Montenegro launches geological surveys for strategic HPP Krusevo Read More »
Geological surveys for the Krusevo hydropower plant have started, marking the first concrete step in one of Montenegro’s key energy projects. The work follows a contract signed on 29 November 2024 between EPCG and the Jaroslav Cerni Institute for Water Management, fully financed by EPCG, allowing parallel advancement of all necessary procedures. The 82 MW
Montenegro: EPCG and France’s Akuo Energy partner on floating solar and storage projects Read More »
Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG has signed a cooperation agreement with French renewable energy company Akuo Energy to jointly develop a floating solar power project. The Memorandum of Understanding establishes the framework for building a solar park on Slano Lake in western Montenegro and paves the way for broader collaboration in renewable energy development. Beyond
